Cost and Budget Specialist  

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There’s a whole world of opportunities in front of you.

Our Purpose

We are Ardent World Inc., an FMCG, in the business of personal care and retail vanity products. AWI is the product of a passionate desire to bring quality, affordable skin care solutions to everyone. We combine passion with science and in-depth analytics to bring products to market that people can feel and see the difference.

What’s in it for you?

• Play a key role in the over-all trade expenses accrual;
• Lead in the effective utilization of the trade marketing spending plan to optimize spend, create competitive advantage and increase profitability;
• Champion the increase of accuracy and reliability of Trade Promotion planning and accruals;
• Develop and utilize your expertise as we gear towards digital transformation;
• Maximize career growth opportunities within the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Takes the lead in documentation, review, monitoring, recording and evaluation of Trade Marketing Accruals;
2. Reviews, evaluate and recommend valid trade claims to Finance for proper recording of collection reports.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Finance various action steps to improve the process, tracking or any issues that may result based on the reviewed collection records.
4. Provides timely Trade Marketing expenses and accrued balance reports to all the concerned Departments
5. Monitors trends and recommend opportunity for increased profitability.

A World of Opportunities

AWI Professionals in our talent community share the same passion for excellence and thrives well with these qualities:

• Goal-driven mindset;
• Firm understanding of business and economics to develop strategies and grow the business;
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills;
• Strong management and leadership skills: able to get the best of people and inspire them to follow
• Excellent communication skills: can interact with different organizational levels;
• Learning attitude: to keep up with the digital transformation of the organization.

Professional Experience and Required Qualifications:

1. Candidates must be a graduate of Accountancy or any related course from a reputable university/college. CPA is an advantage;
2. At least 3 years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or Audit with strong financial understanding. Background in a Consumer Goods set up is an advantage;
3. Demonstrates analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve, flexibility, and resourcefulness;
4. Ability to interpret data as it relates to business and must be result-driven;
5. Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Applications with good communication and relational skills.